Just Ask the Question Podcast

In this pre-midterm episode, host Brian Karem, national security attorney Mark Zaid, and journalism professor Dr. Nolan Higdon dissect Donald Trump's unprecedented preemptive lawsuit over the Alaska Senate race, alongside the Department of Justice's third indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. The panel also unpacks Elon Musk's escalating threats against Congress and Pete Hegseth's rumored...

Hosts Brian Karem, Dr. Nolan Higdon and Mark Zaid discuss controversial foreign policy moves by Donald Trump, including easing sanctions on Russia and buying diesel fuel while allies in Ukraine face attacks. The panel unpacks the chaotic five-day tenure of short-lived White House press secretary Katie Zakaria and broader issues of administration incompetence and infighting. They also analyze shift...

In this episode of Just Ask the Press , host Brian Karem, Nolan Higdon, and former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner examine the Trump Justice Department's controversial antitrust investigation targeting major television networks. The panel also breaks down alarming administration proposals, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's heavily criticized plan to live-stream a military execution. Ad...

In this episode of Just Ask the Press , Brian Karem, Nolan Higdon, and Mark Zaid analyze recent controversies surrounding Donald Trump’s campaign, including his conflicts with the press pool and the media's broader political entanglement. The panel explores escalating global tensions, questioning the administration's military maneuvers and rhetoric regarding a potential conflict with Iran. Domesti...

This week on the podcast, Brian and the panel get right into it, tackling that controversial two-million-dollar taxpayer-funded ad that has everyone wondering if we're looking at the start of "American State TV". The team pulls no punches dissecting the White House press corps' failure to stand together after CNN was banned from the pool, especially while the administration was simultaneously prai...

In this explosive episode of Just Ask the Press , host Brian Karem joins national security attorney Mark Zaid and First Amendment advocate Dr. Nolan Higdon to unpack Washington’s latest constitutional and political chaos. The panel dissects Donald Trump’s controversial move to ban CNN, Politico, and MS Now from the White House press room, evaluating the legal precedents and First Amendment implica...

In this episode of Just Ask the Press , host Brian Karem and co-hosts Mark Zaid and Nolan Higdon analyze major political and technological issues, starting with concerns over runaway artificial intelligence, escaped AI agents, and Donald Trump's assertion that a "smart president" is the only control needed. The panel reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, debunking Trump's claims about assistin...

In this episode, we explore the latest political developments, including potential impeachment, the future of Washington's architecture, and the impact of polls on elections. Our experts analyze the implications of these issues for American democracy and leadership. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jatqpodcast.bsky.social Intragra...

In this episode, Brian, Mark, and Nolan discuss, media monopolies, and the concerns surrounding the further consolidation of the American Media. They analyze the implications of Trump's actions, the extermination of local media, and the state of American democracy. Plus... Lake America?!? Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jatqpodca...

In this episode, we analyze the complex issues surrounding US tariffs, national debt, and foreign policy, with insights from legal expert Mark S. Zaid and political analyst Nolan Higdon. We explore the implications of Trump's policies, the state of American democracy, and the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://b...

In this episode, we analyze the recent developments in U.S. politics, including the resignation of the presidential press secretary, military deployments, and the bizarre antics of political figures like Tucker Carlson. We explore how these events reflect broader issues of accountability, media manipulation, and the decline of American influence. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodca...

In this episode of Just Ask the Press , host Brian Karem, national security expert Mark Zaid, and journalism professor Nolan Higdon critique recent political and economic developments. The panel opens by scrutinizing ongoing military tensions with Iran, questioning the truthfulness of public claims surrounding peace negotiations and highlighting concerns over depleted U.S. munition stockpiles. The...

Host Brian Karem is joined by national security expert Mark S. Zaid and journalism professor Dr. Nolan Higdon to break down the biggest news of the week. • Trump’s claims regarding cyberattacks on US water systems across 7 states. • The DOJ dropping charges against the Olympic canoeist in the D.C. Reflecting Pool controversy. • The Senate standoff over Todd Blanche and threats to revive the J6 wea...

In this episode of Just Ask the Question, host Brian Karem sits down with 22-year Army combat veteran, On Democracy podcast host, and Missouri Congressional candidate Fred Wellman for an unvarnished discussion on military strategy and economic reality. Wellman delivers a sharp critique of current Pentagon leadership and the administration’s handling of the war in Iran, raising alarms over drone wa...

  In our latest episode Brian and the guys discuss Trump’s speech, the Iran war, the latest ICE killings and much more…   Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jatqpodcast.bsky.social Intragram: https://www.instagram.com/jatqpodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCET7k2_Y9P9Fz0MZRARGqVw This Show is Available Ad-Free And Ear...

In this high-stakes episode of Just Ask the Press, host Brian Karem, national security expert Mark Zaid, and journalism professor Dr. Nolan Higdon tackle a chaotic week in American politics triggered by the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the mysterious public absence of Mitch McConnell. The panel breaks down the massive midterm implications of losing these two Republican juggernauts be...

Brian Karem is joined by national security expert Mark Zaid and journalism professor Nolan Higdon on Just Ask the Press to dissect a week of unprecedented political scandals, press freedom battles, and unchecked executive overreach. The panel uncovers the stark contrast of Donald Trump's McCarthy-esque Fourth of July speech targeting  communists while white nationalists march on the National Mall,...

In this episode of Just Ask the Press , Brian Karem, Mark Zaid, and Nolan Higdon dive into the week's most volatile headlines, questioning the stability of American democracy and the effectiveness of our current political leadership. The panel dissects the U.S. government’s "go-it-alone" approach to the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, the escalating tensions in the Middle East—including the brea...

This week we cover a wide range of current political and international issues, including the Iran deal, Trump's G7 appearance, Supreme Court decisions, and more. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these critical topics and their implications for the future. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jatqpodcast.bsky.social Intragram: https...

This week on Just Ask the Press, Brian Karem is joined by national security and FOIA expert Mark Zaid and journalism professor Nolan Higdon to unpack an incredibly chaotic week in news, politics, and media.   The trio kicks off the episode reacting to Elon Musk officially becoming the world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX went public on the NASDAQ. They delve into his sci-fi aspirations for Mars...

Welcome back to another episode of Just Ask the Press!  Brian is joined by national security expert Mark S. Zaid and journalism professor Nolan Higdon to dissect a chaotic week in American politics, global conflicts, and government restructuring.  We kick things off with Donald Trump’s explosive, rainy interview on Meet the Press with Kristen Welker, followed by his historic—and heavily booed—appe...

Danica Roem  joins our host Brian Karem to discuss Virginia's redistricting, the impact of court decisions, and the broader implications for democracy and upcoming elections. She emphasizes the importance of voter turnout, strategic campaigning, and the need for electoral reforms like ranked choice voting.   Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.a...

Join us as we dissect the tumultuous week behind headlines involving Donald Trump’s legal battles, Congressional investigations into Epstein, and recent government actions on immigration and national security.  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jatqpodcast.bsky.social Intragram: https://www.instagram.com/jatqpodcast Youtube: https:...

This episode covers a wide range of current political issues, including recent threats against the White House, the state of political violence, the Iran deal, the resignation of Tulsi Gabbard from her intelligence post, and the Democratic autopsy of the 2024 campaign. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jatqpodcast.bsky.social Intra...

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